amer

I trade my 07 tl type S for 2009 TL. I missed the typeS but this car is more luxury and drives like a dream. I didnt like the car in the begining. But once i road tested it and i felt the difference. I end up trading it.

PetesTL

Another one has "seen the light!" Congrats and welcome to the "club." I'm sure you'll get some flak from 3G owners (esp. 3G Type S owners) out there, but I know you'll agree with me that it'll take some time before the 4G gains much greater acceptance around here.....it WILL happen sooner or later (sooner I hope). It's funny how so many here are so quick to dismiss the 4G based solely on pics and photos....little do they know how good the 4G really is once they take it for a spin.

Blazing GT

nice upgrade

sandiegodrive

Congrats, I'm waiting to test drive the SH-AWD though

ggesq

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Congrats!! Make sure you post in the 4G Sign in Thread.

Steven Bell

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Congratulations amer. Interesting observations too. My dealership is having an Open House tonight to introduct the new TL. They are having a drawing for a free one year lease. Plus, you can test drive the new TL too. I'm anxious to "take it around the block".

static808

Finally saw the 4G TL in the flesh. Had to drop off my wife's MDX for service and saw it in the showroom.

All I can say is that pictures don't do the car justice. The front looks fine and its a beautiful car inside and out.

BTW, the new TSX is pretty damn big all around, never noticed that before....

Good Luck with the new ride, I'm sure you will love it !

ostrich

Congratulations!!! Yes, I agree with static808 that the photos really do not do this car any justice! It is so much better in real life.

So, where are the photos!? What color combo did you get? Can't wait to see them!

auto_freak

good luck with the new ride! i am sure you will love it..

Steven Bell

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Guys, I got to see the new TL up close at the Open House tonight. Plus, I got to drive both the Base TL and the Tech TL. I felt the most impressive part of this car is the XM Weather aspect of the Nav Screen along with the Hard Disc Drive (HDD). The weather radar is VERY cool. But when I got back into my 2007 Type S, I looked at my Nav Screen and felt as though my screen was bigger than the 2009's. Maybe because the 3G screen is closer to the driver. The 2009 screen is set back into the center console, which makes it seem smaller. I also wish it was still a touch screen in the 2009. I know most people like hard drives now, but I'm old school. Since I'm a radio disc jockey, I still buy CD's and do not download music.

There was a black Base TL with the black colored nose shield. Painting the nose saves the looks of the car and makes it look better than the current existing nose. As in other 4G posts, it seems like some dealerships are now altering the nose by painting the nose shield, which saves the looks of the TL.

It also had the aero kit on it with Acura aftermarket wheels. The aero kit seemed to be "bolt on" or Snap-On Tools type pieces. The kit did help but seemed to looked like it was stuck onto the car.

amer

Thanks everyone.
Like i said love the 3g type s and missed it. But in this car i feel like i am in the benz S class or lexus LS. I see this car so luxury. i took it on the highway and it just flots on the road and at the same time handles good for the big body.

auto_freak

time for you to change your avatar!!

amer

Yea i know i have not got chance to take some pics of the car, over the weekend if the weather is good

Silver_Surfer

I'm gonna wait to see and test drive the sh-awd version before I go to the dealership and make a big decision. Congrats by the way.

6SpdTerror

Congrats amer! What color did u get??
BTw im waiting on the AWD 6MT version next year to make the switch and ill probably join the dark side......NBP that is!

smsTL

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Congrats on your TL.

AND

cali2882

Can I ask how was the value for the trade in?

PGSberg

On your comment about the TSX looking big - Before I bought my 4G, I picked up all three brochures (TSX/TL/RL). Going into this purchase I really wanted the RL. I started comparing the specs and realized that on the interior, there is very difference in the dimensions of the three. Understandably the TSX is shorter in the rear leg room. This was a big deal for me because that was one of the many reasons I got rid of my IS 250. I just couldn’t find 10K difference between the RL and new TL that would make me choose the RL. I have a 4Runner for the nasty weather so AWD wasn’t crucial.
I was tempted with the 3G because the dealer was knocking off almost 7k and offering 0% for 36 mo and 2.9 up to 60 mo. They had to really boost the incentives because the new TSX Tech was cutting into 3G sales because of the new technology and lower price.

amer

i got in it gray color. 6spdterror
thanks selimuninolimit
they gave me 5g's over what i owe on my previouse car. and that cover me not to give anything down on a new car just like a swap. cali2882

PGSberg

Congrats Amer. I went with the 4G over the 3GS for the same reasons except I liked the styling!

amer

thanks.
i love the 4g rides really good

1075

Congratulations on your new ride, hope that you love it!

TLTrance

I saw the TL in person today and I must say that the complaints about the grill is a bit overstated. Sure its bigger than what we're used to, but it really does not stand out as much as people say. It really is a beautful car and I give props to Acura for being more futuristic than what's commonly out there among the competition. It will serve them well.

nhousepro

It's peoples' opinion!

kobi2002

What did they giveyou for your TL-s. I was going to trade mine in for lexus gs350 but is holding off to see what the sh-awd does first. I have my car paid off and they would have to give me a good deal to get payments agian

KeithL

Not sure what he got, but shopping around my 08 Type-S with 8K miles is only fetching around $29K on trade, thus I'll hold it or sell it out right.

kobi2002

I might just keep it. We'll see. i've been eye ballin the gs 350 for a while now since the new tl is so so in mybook. Its not the knockout I wanted.

Baapo

Have you considered the new VW CC...

KeithL

All the deep discounts and Acura $3K rebates hurt resale right now, I suspet when the 08's are gone and the only choices is a $39K 4G Tech or a 08 slightly used for say $32K we might have a better chance

amer

i got 31k for a 07 type s with 24k miles

OGHK87JaY

Congrats. Any plans on doing any modification or what not to the car?

smsTL

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damn...that was a pretty good deal. I would have taken it as well

kobi2002

Really!!! I'll have to see what they will give me because i have an 07 tls with 18k miles

KeithL

On a trade or out right sale?

6SpdTerror

I gaurantee it was a trade. Dealers can show u whatever u want for your trade and just add it back to the price or take it from the front end profit.

amer

its a trade

bmode

I test drove the new TL earlier tonight, pretty sweet. The front grill is not that bad as others claim, and I actually like the back after all! The side profile is better with side door stop panels, it breaks up long door lines which look odd without them, for me. The stock rims that were on it are not very flattering, a change must be made there, plus 50 profile tires are way to high, it makes it look like a Accord. MY 05' TL had 45's?

As with my 05' TL, I'm impressed with the inside more than the outside. The performance feels much better behind the wheel than my friends BMW 528i with plenty of torque uphill too with the AC on! There's a smaller steering wheel with great paddle shifters, nice illumination throughout the interior, it's just really smart. The sound system does still not provide enough bottom end. It doesn't need to boom, but it should handle 120hz or below well much better. However, adding the HDD and multiple adapters for MP3 media is very cool. The salesman didn't know what the format is for storing in the TL, anyone know? I wonder if you can set the format? AIFF, WMW, WAV or mp3? I'd rather have 300 quality songs stored than 3000 mp3's!

I can't wait to drive the TL AWD! Anyway, I dig it! Stop the hate and congratulate the new TL, it's sweet, and let's start the modifying!

wildchild_8635

I agree with you on that one. I knew I was gonna get a new one sooner or later but the day I bought mine, I wasnt car shopping, I just happened to test frive one. I really wanted an MDX but after sitting behind the wheel and driving, NO COMPARISON.

wildchild_8635

Pete, no one is giving you flack. lol. They're giving themselves flack. I mean, you have the car that YOU want, so if you were to comment on something you dont own, you would be going out of YOUR way. Feel me? So these NON-4G owners are using extra time to yield criticism. Nobody can be mad at you for buying the 4G, but the CAN be mad at themselves for NOT buying it. (being able to/willing to...same thing... tee-hee-hee)

wildchild_8635

I needed to go to THAT dealer. lol. I had 120+k on my 04 base TL. and I got about 7k after all of their deductions. Initially they quoted 11k and then began subtracting for the windshield, etc. etc.